Keeping a diary before going on your office visit for a balance problem is a great way to be prepared for the questions your doctor may ask. These are some routine questions that your general practitioner and/or neurologist may ask. By writing down the following information before the office visit, you may save yourself a follow up visit to that same doctor!

Frequency of dizziness:

How often do you have dizziness or other symptoms of a balance problem?

Do you feel dizzy or have a vertigo attack after eating certain foods that contain high levels of salt, alcohol or caffeine?

How do weather systems affect your symptoms?

Have you ever fallen? If so, when, where and how often?

Medications:

What medications are you taking? Remember to include all over-the-counter medications, including antihistamines and sleep aids.

Do you take any supplements beyond a multi-vitamin, such as St. John’s Wort, Ginko Biloba, etc.?

Other Medical Conditions:

Do you have another medical condition(s)? If so, do you take any medication for this condition?